Leadership
6 Leadership Development Steps To Becoming A Great Leader
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May 9, 2024
In the ever-changing realm of modern business, staying ahead of the curve is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Amidst this reality, establishing a learning-centric organisation stands out as a key foundation for achieving sustained success and resilience. There is a need for continuous learning and development to be intertwined with an organisation’s culture that goes beyond becoming a strategic initiative to meet short-term goals. As a result, leaders should cultivate a dynamic environment where growth, innovation, and employee satisfaction not only coexist but thrive harmoniously. From fostering a culture of perpetual learning to driving innovation, creating a learning-centric organisation through transformative learning and development can pave the way for long-term success that simultaneously empowers its individuals.
Transformative learning refers to the process through which individuals undergo profound shifts in their perspectives, beliefs, and understanding of the world. It involves a fundamental re-evaluation of one’s assumptions, values, and ways of thinking, often leading to significant personal growth and development.
Some strategies to implement include:
A learning-centric organisation unveils a transformative paradigm in today’s fiercely competitive business landscape. At its core, it prioritises continuous learning and development as strategic imperatives, allowing for innovation and adaptability to occur. Demonstrated success in transformative learning is proven to increase employee’s self-awareness, critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities. All key differentiators in this fast-paced, modern, and competitive world. Perhaps the most significant indicator of success in transformative learning is the sustainability of the change achieved. Individuals and organisations that have successfully undergone transformative learning in a learning-centric environment have seen improvement in diversity and inclusion, communication and collaboration and enhanced collective resilience and adaptability across the organisation.
OnTalent have partnered with many an organisation on this journey and can support in designing and facilitating bespoke workshops that provide the platform for your people. As organisations invest in interactive learning programs and personalised development paths, they not only equip their workforce with essential skills but also nurture a culture of engagement and purpose. In essence, the commitment to transformative learning and development can be foundational for enduring success, fortifying a learning-centric organisation against the challenges of today’s business world.
Kym Nelson is a Careers and Leadership Development Consultant with 20 years of experience in leading HR and recruitment teams in a variety of industries. Kym partners with organisations to achieve alignment between HR objectives and wider business goals, build organisational and workforce capabilities, and collaboratively design and execute business/HR strategies to deliver critical outcomes. You can contact Kym at [email protected].
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